--- product_id: 474428444 title: "LPD8 - USB MIDI Controller with 8 Responsive RGB MPC Drum Pads for Mac and PC, 8 Assignable Knobs and Music Production Software" brand: "akai professional" price: "€ 114.46" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 category: "Akai Professional" url: https://www.desertcart.sk/products/474428444-lpd8-usb-midi-controller-with-8-responsive-rgb-mpc-drum store_origin: SK region: Slovakia --- # Plug-and-play USB for Mac & PC 8 assignable Q-Link knobs 8 RGB-backlit velocity-sensitive MPC pads LPD8 - USB MIDI Controller with 8 Responsive RGB MPC Drum Pads for Mac and PC, 8 Assignable Knobs and Music Production Software **Brand:** akai professional **Price:** € 114.46 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🎶 Compact power, endless beats—your studio’s new MVP. ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** LPD8 - USB MIDI Controller with 8 Responsive RGB MPC Drum Pads for Mac and PC, 8 Assignable Knobs and Music Production Software by akai professional - **How much does it cost?** € 114.46 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.sk](https://www.desertcart.sk/products/474428444-lpd8-usb-midi-controller-with-8-responsive-rgb-mpc-drum) ## Best For - akai professional enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted akai professional brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Preset Powerhouse:** 4 programmable preset slots for instant recall of your custom mappings—stay in the creative zone. - • **Total Tactile Control:** 8 assignable Q-Link knobs let you fine-tune DAW parameters and effects on the fly—no mouse needed. - • **Pro-Level Pad Precision:** Velocity-sensitive RGB pads deliver dynamic, punchy beats with visual feedback for flawless live performance. - • **Travel-Ready Durability:** Slim, lightweight design with rugged MPC build quality fits perfectly in your laptop bag for music-making anywhere. - • **Universal Compatibility:** Seamlessly integrates with all major DAWs—Ableton Live, Logic, FL Studio, and more—plug and play, no drivers required. ## Overview The Akai Professional LPD8 is a compact USB MIDI controller featuring 8 velocity-sensitive RGB MPC drum pads and 8 assignable Q-Link knobs, designed for seamless music production on Mac and PC. With 4 programmable preset slots and a rugged, portable design, it offers versatile control and universal DAW compatibility, making it an essential tool for producers, DJs, and musicians on the go. ## Description For pure pad performance, it doesn’t get any better than the LPD8 MIDI pad controller. The new LPD8 features the same velocity-sensitive RGB-backlit MPC pads as the flagship Akai Professional MPC X. Experience premium pad quality in a pocket-size performer and be confident the LPD8 will stand up to the most dynamic playing, from punchy kicks and snares to rapid hi-hat rolls.The LPD8 features 8 RGB pads which provide visual feedback for your customized groupings and arrangements. With 8 rotary knobs, you’re in serious command of your MIDI CC, plugin effects, or other parameters with total tactile control while using this beat maker. Don’t be fooled by the slim design, LPD8 also borrows from the sturdy build of standalone MPCs and is built to move around with you. The perfect companion for percussive pad playing any time. The sleek design fits right in alongside your music studio equipment. Review: Great Akai product - It’s a typical Akai product. Durable, responsive, compatible, and comes with loads of bonus software. The pads are a little stiff. I gotta smack em purdy hard but they just need to be broken in. It’s compact and looks dope. Doesn’t feel too light and cheap or too heavy and out dated. Very durable. Connects via usb. Plug and play all day. If you travel bring it with you on the plane and plug it up to your laptop and you’re back at it. If you’re looking to run it as your main drum pad tho in a home studio setup drop the additional $100 and buy the studio MPD. This is definitely for travel purposes Review: High Quality -- Engineered Solid -- Works With Everything - Amazing Price Extreme High Quality --this has a full back and side cap piece, there are no seams or gaps. The materials are amazing quality built to extreme detail. Works plug n play with everything I've hooked up to it. Linux, Android, Roland S1 Synth, Korg Volca Beats Synth. HARD TO BEAT. ## Features - Beat Maker Essential - 13" pad controller for music production with 8 RGB-backlit responsive MPC drum pads for triggering samples, loops, virtual instruments, and more - Hands-On Control - 8 assignable Q-Link knobs for seamless mapping to DAW parameters, software instruments, and insert effect plugins for tactile control and precise mixing - Customized Production - 4 programmable preset slots for instant recall of mappings for DAWs, virtual instruments, effects and more; Create, edit, load and manage all your presets from the computer - Portable Design, Robust Build - Lightweight beat maker that adopts the sturdy build of standalone MPCs; The slim-line design stows easily in a laptop bag for hands-on production capability everywhere - Versatile Performance - The Laptop Pad Controller is perfect for musicians, producers, DJs and other music creators on the go; The sleek design fits right in alongside your studio equipment - Effortless Setup - With a full-size USB-powered jack, the LPD8 works plug-and-play with Mac or PC and requires no software driver installation or AC power adapters for operation - Universal DAW Compatibility - Works with all popular applications including GarageBand, Logic, Studio One, Cubase, Ableton Live, ProTools, Reason, FL Studio, Adobe Audition, and more ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B0BF9MN8R2 | | Additional Features | Backlit Drum Pad, Compact, Portable, Programmable, Touch Sensitive Pad | | Best Sellers Rank | #1,246 in Musical Instruments ( See Top 100 in Musical Instruments ) #6 in Computer Recording MIDI Controllers | | Brand | Akai Professional | | Brand Name | Akai Professional | | Color | Black | | Compatible Devices | Laptop | | Connectivity Technology | USB | | Connector Type | USB | | Control Method | Touch | | Control Type | Drum Pad Controller | | Customer Reviews | 4.4 out of 5 stars 680 Reviews | | Global Trade Identification Number | 00694318025567 | | Hardware Interface | USB | | Hardware Platform | PC/Mac | | Human Interface Input | Buttons, Dial | | Included Components | LPD8 MK2, Quickstart Guide, USB Cable, Safety and Warranty Manual, Software download card | | Instrument | Drum | | Instrument Key | Any | | Item Dimensions D x W x H | 3.24"D x 12.12"W x 1.32"H | | Item Type Name | USB MIDI Controller with 8 Responsive MPC Drum Pads for Mac and PC, 8 Assignable Knobs and Music Production Software | | Item Weight | 0.4 Kilograms | | Manufacturer | inMusic Brands Inc. | | Manufacturer Part Number | LPD8MK2 | | Material Type | Metal, Plastic | | Model Name | LPD8MK2 | | Model Number | LPD8 MK2 | | Model Year | 2022 | | Number of Keys | 8 | | Platform | Mac, Windows | | Product Dimensions | 3.24"D x 12.12"W x 1.32"H | | Product Style | LPD8 | | Size | Compact | | Special Feature | Backlit Drum Pad, Compact, Portable, Programmable, Touch Sensitive Pad | | Supported Software | Ableton Live | | UPC | 694318025567 | | Unit Count | 1.0 Count | | Warranty Description | 1 year manufacturer. | ## Product Details - **Brand:** Akai Professional - **Connectivity Technology:** USB - **Model Name:** LPD8MK2 - **Number of Keys:** 8 - **Special Feature:** Backlit Drum Pad, Compact, Portable, Programmable, Touch Sensitive Pad ## Images ![LPD8 - USB MIDI Controller with 8 Responsive RGB MPC Drum Pads for Mac and PC, 8 Assignable Knobs and Music Production Software - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71saKWMTwsL.jpg) ![LPD8 - USB MIDI Controller with 8 Responsive RGB MPC Drum Pads for Mac and PC, 8 Assignable Knobs and Music Production Software - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81NS-RkKCkL.jpg) ![LPD8 - USB MIDI Controller with 8 Responsive RGB MPC Drum Pads for Mac and PC, 8 Assignable Knobs and Music Production Software - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81nPU2jdsAL.jpg) ![LPD8 - USB MIDI Controller with 8 Responsive RGB MPC Drum Pads for Mac and PC, 8 Assignable Knobs and Music Production Software - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81VvLV+TaTL.jpg) ![LPD8 - USB MIDI Controller with 8 Responsive RGB MPC Drum Pads for Mac and PC, 8 Assignable Knobs and Music Production Software - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81Td62lfXvL.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Style** options. ## Questions & Answers **Q: does this work with garageband? for mac** A: Yes. If the software supports midi it will support this device. But I suggest just saving up a little more for an mpk25 or one of the other keyboard/drum pad combos. Also I was dissatisfied with the sensitivity of the pads themselves. Ended up reselling mine on craigslist within 2 months of buying it. **Q: Can it be used wired instead of wireless** A: AKAI support here! The LPD8 is wired only. If you're referring to the newer model, LPD8 Wireless, it can be used via Bluetooth or USB connection. If you have any other questions, please feel free to email me directly at mvieira@inmusicbrands.com. **Q: Can this be used with serato stems?** A: Hi, Akai Pro support here! You can create a manual mapping for the LPD8 within Serato Stems by following the instructions in this support article: support.serato.com/hc/en-us/articles/5732598890127 **Q: Will this work for sure with a chromebook laptop (acer)? akai support (2017) says it may.** A: AKAI support here! Technically, because the included software won't work on a Chromebook due to the OS, we can't guarantee your full purchase will work. The LPD8 should connect just fine since it doesn't require drivers. As long as you find another program that works on Chrome OS and supports the LPD8, you should be fine. If you have any other questions, please feel free to call or email us using the contact information on akaipro.com/support. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great Akai product *by J***E on February 7, 2026* It’s a typical Akai product. Durable, responsive, compatible, and comes with loads of bonus software. The pads are a little stiff. I gotta smack em purdy hard but they just need to be broken in. It’s compact and looks dope. Doesn’t feel too light and cheap or too heavy and out dated. Very durable. Connects via usb. Plug and play all day. If you travel bring it with you on the plane and plug it up to your laptop and you’re back at it. If you’re looking to run it as your main drum pad tho in a home studio setup drop the additional $100 and buy the studio MPD. This is definitely for travel purposes ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ High Quality -- Engineered Solid -- Works With Everything *by N***R on February 21, 2026* Amazing Price Extreme High Quality --this has a full back and side cap piece, there are no seams or gaps. The materials are amazing quality built to extreme detail. Works plug n play with everything I've hooked up to it. Linux, Android, Roland S1 Synth, Korg Volca Beats Synth. HARD TO BEAT. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ READ FOR INSTRUCTIONS TO SETUP IN MPC BEATS! *by A***X on May 7, 2023* As a beginner, it was a nightmare getting this thing setup. The auto setup in MPC Beats is for the WIRELESS version, so it tries to use it, but its all wonky. To set your pads colors how you want, you need to use the lpd8 mk2 program editor it comes with. That's easy to use and setup. Close it when you're done, it won't be able to run at same time the lpd8 is in actual use. Make sure your lpd8 is plugged/powered up. Open MPC Beats and open one of the demos for this, since that will have sounds already assigned to the pads, you can quickly confirm this method works for you. Next, click up on the top left corner icon to get to the edit menu. Go to Preferences. Under MIDI/Sync, confirm LPD8 MK2 is present in the Input Ports at top of the page. THIS IS IMPORTANT : MAKE SURE THAT CONTROL AND TRACK ARE SELECTED under Input Ports for the LPD8 MK2. Exit Preferences, go back to the main screen where you can see the 16 pads and knobs. Go to the bottom of the screen towards the left, the icon to the right of the smiley face should be the MIDI Learn icon. Click the MIDI Learn icon. A box on the right side of the screen will show Global and Project tabs at the top. If it's not already selected, select the Global tab. There will be a drop down box on the right in the top of the Global tab. This is where MPC Beats wants to assign this wired LPD8, which there is no preset for, to the wireless one, which causes problems. In this drop down menu, select New MIDI Mapping. Then select the ENABLE AND LEARN buttons to the left of the drop down box. This will light up all the assignable parameters you see on screen in yellow. Click on the pad you want to trigger on MPC Beats FIRST. It will highlight a brighter color yellow to indicate it is ready for you to hit what pad you want triggered on your LPD8. Now hit the pad you want triggered with your LPD8. You can also select the knobs in MPC Beats and assign the knobs on the LPD8 by turning the knob when you are in LEARN/ENABLE mode. Feel free to assign the pads how you see fit. You can only use 8 at a time of course, but you are free to orient them as you see fit. You should now have fully customized colored pads and customizable pads. Figuring out MPC Beats is another adventure. I got so frustrated, I almost returned this and I am a persistent person. I found ONE video on YouTube that even came close to explaining this. There was zero ability to figure out Akai's unaccessible forums. Seriously, wtf. You log in to some other website and company for Akai stuff. It's weird and unintuitive. I got the free plug-ins and software with my LPD8, but getting the licenses registered for the Hybrid 3 and pianos is just icing on the frustration cake. Could you guys make it more complicated? All in all, I got it now and the satisfaction of barely figuring out how to use this thing is worth the price of admission. ## Frequently Bought Together - AKAI Professional LPD8 - USB MIDI Controller with 8 Responsive RGB MPC Drum Pads for Mac and PC, 8 Assignable Knobs and Music Production Software - LTGEM Hard Case for AKAI Professional LPD8 USB MIDI Controller(New Model), Inside: 13.3x"3.3"x2", Black+Red - AKAI Professional LPK25 - USB MIDI Keyboard Controller with 25 Responsive Synth Keys for Mac and PC, Arpeggiator and Music Production Software,black --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.sk/products/474428444-lpd8-usb-midi-controller-with-8-responsive-rgb-mpc-drum](https://www.desertcart.sk/products/474428444-lpd8-usb-midi-controller-with-8-responsive-rgb-mpc-drum) --- *Product available on Desertcart Slovakia* *Store origin: SK* *Last updated: 2026-05-24*